Von Miller’s top 5 greatest moments in a Broncos uniform
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George StoiaNovember 1, 2021 | updated 5 years ago
Broncos linebacker Von Miller strips the ball from Panthers quarterback Cam Newton in the first quarter of Denver's 24-10 win in Super Bowl 50 Sunday, February 7, 2016 at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California. Photo by Mark Reis, The Gazette (MARK REIS)
The end of an era.
According to reports, Broncos outside linebacker Von Miller has been traded to the Los Angeles Rams, ending Miller’s 11-year run with the Broncos. Miller will go down as one of the greatest Broncos of all time, setting a franchise record with 110.5 sacks in his Denver career.
Here’s Miller’s top five moments with the Broncos:
1. Super Bowl 50
Is there any debate what No. 1 should be?
Broncos linebacker Von Miller strips the ball from Panthers quarterback Cam Newton in the first quarter of Denver’s 24-10 win in Super Bowl 50 Sunday, February 7, 2016 at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California. Photo by Mark Reis, The Gazette (MARK REIS)
Miller’s two strip sacks of Cam Newton in Super Bowl 50 is not only a couple of the best plays in Miller’s career, but two of the best in Broncos history. Miller had six tackles, 2.5 sacks and two forced fumbles in the 24-10 win over the Panthers. Miller’s two strip sacks led to two Broncos touchdowns, helping earn Super Bowl 50 MVP. Click or tap here to see video.
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady is sacked by Denver Broncos outside linebacker Von Miller (58) and Malik Jackson (97) during the second half of the NFL football AFC Championship game between the Denver Broncos and the New England Patriots, Sunday, Jan. 24, 2016, in Denver. (AP Photo/Joe Mahoney) (Joe Mahoney)
2. 2016 AFC Championship Game
If Super Bowl 50 is No. 1, Miller’s performance to get them there has to be No. 2. Going up against future Hall of Famer and maybe the greatest player of all time, Tom Brady, Miller put on a show. Miller had four QB hits, 2.5 sacks and an interception to help the Broncos beat the Patriots, 20-18. Click or tap here to see video.
Denver Broncos linebacker Von Miller (58) picks up a fumble by New England Patriots running back Stevan Ridley and heads to the goal line for a touchdown in the first quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 24, 2013, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola) (Elise Amendola)
3. Taking down Brady, again
Miller’s “Sunday Night Football” performance against Brady and the Patriots in 2013 was one of the greatest all time by a defensive player in a loss, totaling eight tackles, two sacks and a fumble returned 60 yards for a touchdown. Despite the 34-31 loss, the Broncos went on to beat the Patriots in AFC Championship Game and play in the Super Bowl. Click or tap here for video.
Broncos defensive linebacker Von Miller, bottom, and defensive end Derek Wolfe sack Colts quarterback Andrew Luck forcing a fourth down Sunday, Sept. 18, 2016, during the second quarter at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (CHRISTIAN MURDOCK, THE GAZETTE)
4. Game-sealing strip sack vs. Colts
Following his magical 2015 season, Miller started 2016 with a bang. In the second game of the season, against the Colts, Miller came up clutch, sacking and stripping Indianapolis quarterback Andrew Luck of the ball, which was subsequently returned by linebacker Shane Ray for the game-sealing touchdown. Click or tap here for video.
5. First career sack vs. Bengals
And, finally, who could forget his first career sack? It came Sept. 18, 2011, in just his second game in the NFL, taking down Cincinnati’s Andy Dalton. He finished his rookie season with 64 tackles, 11.5 sacks and a Pro Bowl selection. Click or tap here for video.
Broncos linebacker Von Miller grabs Panthers quarterback Cam Newton in the second quarter of Denver’s 24-10 win in Super Bowl 50 Sunday, February 7, 2016 at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California. Photo by Mark Reis, The Gazette (MARK REIS)Broncos defensive linebacker Von Miller, bottom, and defensive end Derek Wolfe sack Colts quarterback Andrew Luck forcing a fourth down Sunday, Sept. 18, 2016, during the second quarter at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock)Denver Broncos outside linebacker Von Miller, left, sacks Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck during the second half in a NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 18, 2016, in Denver. (AP Photo/Joe Mahoney) (Joe Mahoney)Denver’s Von Miller strips the ball from Carolina’s Cam Newton during Super Bowl 50 on Feb. 7, 2016, in Santa Clara, Calif. (The Associated Press file)FILE – In this Feb. 7, 2016, file photo, Denver Broncos’ Von Miller (58) makes an outside rush against the Carolina Panthers’ Mike Remmers (74) during the NFL Super Bowl 50 football game in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/Gregory Payan, File) (Gregory Payan)Broncos defensive linebacker Shane Ray waves to the fans as he walks off the field Sunday, Sept. 18, 2016, after the Broncos defeated the Colts 34-20 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver. Ray recovered a fumble forced by Von Miller and ran it into the endzone for the final touchdown to seal the victory for Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (CHRISTIAN MURDOCK, THE GAZETTE)Broncos defensive linebacker Von Miller walks off the field Sunday, Sept. 18, 2016, after the Broncos defeated the Colts 34-20 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (CHRISTIAN MURDOCK, THE GAZETTE)Denver linebacker Von Miller strips the ball from Carolina quarterback Cam Newton during the first quarter of Super Bowl 50 Sunday, Feb. 7, 2016, at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif. Denver defensive end Malik Jackson recovered it in the end zone for a Broncos’ touchdown. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock)
